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Why Regulating Bitcoin Won’t Work

Governments everywhere are increasingly taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies, but whom does that actually benefit?

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Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses Under Existing Laws

Despite Russia's ban, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to follow a more European path for regulating bitcoin.

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Despite Russian Trade Ties, Lithuania Looks to Europe for Bitcoin Regulation Lead

Lithuania is monitoring global bitcoin regulation, but suggests Europe's moves may have biggest impact.

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BTC-e Exchange Pulls Support for Ruble

Russia has officially banned bitcoin, causing BTC-E to pull support for its national currency.

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Kazakhstan Central Bank Could Ban Bitcoin to Protect Bankers

A Kazakhstan official suggests the country could classify bitcoin as a ponzi scheme this year.

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BTC-e Downplays Concerns of Criminal Investigation, Now Revealed as Hoax

A post on the website of the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian region Volgograd claims BTC-e is "under investigation".

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Estonian Central Bank Warns Bitcoin May be a 'Ponzi Scheme'

The Central Bank of Estonia has warned bitcoin may be a "ponzi scheme", but is monitoring its growth.

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Bank of Russia Issues Warning on Digital Currencies

The Bank of Russia has issued a statement on digital currencies, echoing warnings by regulators across the globe.

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Head of Russia's Largest Bank Backs Bitcoin, Again

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sberbank CEO German Gref voiced his support for digital currencies.

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Telegram Offers $200k in Bitcoin for Cracking its Encrypted Messages

Telegram is offering a $200,000 prize in bitcoin to anyone who manages to beat its encryption protocol.

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